Celebrating National Pollinator Week
Thursday, June 18, 10:00 - 11:30
a.m. Family fun learning about pollinators will include a butterfly craft, bug
hunt, and education stations, at the Wildlife and Rain Garden of the Cobb County Water lab,
662 South Cobb Drive (at the intersection with Atlanta Rd.). Free.
4-H Story Time
Wednesday,
June 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m. West Cobb Regional Library, 1750
Dennis Kemp Lane NW, Kennesaw, 30152. Free.
4-H Story Time
Thursday,
June 25, 4:00-5:00 p.m. South Cobb
Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton, 30126.
Free.
4-H Story Time
Thursday,
July 16, noon-1:00 p.m. Stratton Branch Library,
1100
Powder Springs Rd SW, Marietta, 30064. Free.
4-H Story Time
Thursday,
July 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Gritters Branch Library,
880
Shaw Park Rd, Marietta, 30066. Free.
Supporting Our Pollinators
Monday, July
27, noon-1:00 p.m. Learn about our pollinators, why they are important, and how
to help support healthy populations of pollinators in our area. Part of Cobb
Extension’s Horticulture Awareness Week education series, at the Training Room of the
Cobb County Water lab, 662 South Cobb Drive (at the intersection with Atlanta
Rd.). Free.
Dahlias!
Wednesday,
July 29, noon-1:00 p.m. Learn about dahlias and how to grow these beauties in
your garden. Part of Cobb Extension’s Horticulture Awareness Week education
series, at the Training
Room of the Cobb County Water lab, 662 South Cobb Drive (at the intersection
with Atlanta Rd.). Free.
Planning the Fall Vegetable Garden
Friday, July
31, noon-1:00 p.m. Learn what you need to know to get your fall vegetables
growing! Part of Cobb Extension’s
Horticulture Awareness Week education series, at the Training Room of the
Cobb County Water lab, 662 South Cobb Drive (at the intersection with Atlanta
Rd.). Free.
Cobb Extension Family Fun Day
Saturday,
August 1, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Closing day of Cobb Extension’s Horticulture
Awareness Week celebration, at Green
Meadows Preserve county park, 3780 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs, 30127.
Bluebird Trail tour begins at 8:00 a.m., with other free activities, games, and
outdoor classes for kids and adults beginning at 10:00 a.m. Food will be
available for purchase, or bring a picnic, and join us for a great day!
